Bill > H715

This bill proposes to establish election day registration in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing eligible individuals to register to vote on the day of an election by appearing at their polling place, providing proof of residency, and taking an oath. This would make it possible for new residents and previously unregistered voters to participate in elections. 2. Requiring the Secretary of State to provide election officials at each polling place with access to the statewide list of registered voters to facilitate the new registration process. 3. Establishing an advisory committee to study the implementation of election day registration, including the resources and costs required, and to provide recommendations for improving its administration. 4. Setting the effective date for most of the bill's provisions as July 1, 2020, and the advisory committee section to take effect within 60 days of passage. The bill aims to expand voter access and participation by allowing same-day voter registration on election day.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H715